Horse Stomach Bot Fly vs Chinese Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Stomach Bot Fly | Chinese Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gasterophilus intestinalis | Neoneuromus ignobilis |
| Order | Diptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Oestridae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 40-60 mm body |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan wherever horses are kept | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Stomach Bot Fly
A bee-like fly that glues eggs to horse leg hairs where they are ingested during grooming. Larvae attach to the stomach lining and develop for months before passing out.
Did You Know?
Larvae survive the acidic horse stomach by secreting a protective alkaline buffer around themselves.
Chinese Dobsonfly
A large dark-colored dobsonfly found in streams across China and Southeast Asia. It is less well known than its North American relatives but equally impressive in size.
Did You Know?
In parts of China, dobsonfly larvae are collected from streams and used in traditional medicine as a remedy for various ailments.